India, July 13 -- The FIFA World Cup may be set for another major change. Just one year after expanding the tournament to 48 teams, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that football's governing body will discuss a proposal to increase the field to 64 nations for the 2030 World Cup.

Supporters of the idea believe it would give more countries a chance to play on the biggest stage, while critics argue it could make qualification less challenging and affect the overall quality of the tournament. Speaking to Swiss media outlet Bluewin, Infantino said the proposal will be reviewed by FIFA's committees after the 2026 World Cup, which he described as a success.

The proposal would expand the World Cup from 48 teams to 64 teams, adding ...